Media Advisor

Whizdom Recruitment; City of Parramatta Council; Hybrid; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Media Advisor to promote and monitor communications for a government client. The successful candidate will develop media communications, write releases, and respond to media inquiries effectively. Strong communication skills and the ability to maintain stakeholder relationships are essential. The role is hybrid and based in Parramatta, NSW, with a contract term of 4 weeks, potentially extending. Interested candidates can apply by submitting their resumes.

Qualifications

• Ability to handle confidential situations in a calm manner.
• Establish and maintain relationships with media groups.
• Stay updated on emerging media issues.

Responsibilities

• Develop media communication for the Minister.
• Write media releases and develop responses to media inquiries.
• Maintain a weekly media calendar of story ideas.

Skills

High-level communication skills

Building relationships with stakeholders

Monitoring media developments

Tools

CSS

ASP.NET

JavaScript

Job description

Job Description

Media Advisor

About the client :

Our client exists to build and maintain a cohesive and harmonious society that enriches the lives of all people in NSW. The work is guided by the NSW Act 2000 which establishes our client as the lead NSW Government agency for promoting principles of inclusion and resolving issues relating to cultural diversity.

Through strategies policies programs and services they promote the equal rights and responsibilities of all the people of New South Wales where individuals share a commitment to New South Wales and Australia diversity is regarded as an asset and English is the common language.

About the role :

This role promotes and monitors through all mainstream and media in order to foster and maintain the companys profile.

Key responsibilities will include :

• Collaborate with the Associate Director Communication to develop media communication for the Minister.
• Write media releases and media statements that align with Strategic Plan.
• Monitor media and follow media issues. Deliver daily media reporting.
• Develop responses to media enquiries and issues to provide timely and appropriate responses in a way that mitigates risk and promotes the reputation.
• Prepare a range of media materials for key stakeholders including briefings statements and media releases to support events provide information and respond to issues.
• Maintain a weekly media calendar of story ideas.
• Ensure information on new contacts organisations or changes to existing media contacts and organisations is up to date to ensure database remains accurate.
• Other communications projects as required.
• Some out of hours work may be required.

The Successful Candidate :

• Demonstrating high-level communication skills; both written and verbal and keeping calm when confronted by confidential and sensitive situations and events.
• Establishing maintaining and building positive relationships with stakeholders across community and media groups
• Keeping abreast of emerging issues and media developments to support where necessary a response in a timely manner.
• Ensuring that communication of any context information and key developments are shared with relevant stakeholders for their action and / or response.

Whats on offer

The contract term is for 4 weeks with potential extensions.

Located in Parramatta NSW on a hybrid working arrangement.

How to Apply

Please upload your resume to apply. We will be in touch with further instructions for suitably skilled candidates. Please note that you will be required to complete selection criteria to complete your application for this role.

Call George Wright on or email for any further information.

Candidates will need to be willing to undergo pre-employment screening checks which may include ID and work rights security clearance verification and any other client requested checks.

Required Experience :

Unclear Seniority

Key Skills

CSS,ASP.NET,HSSE,Informatica,JavaScript

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1